Bishop Steven and Imam Monawar Hussain have issued a statement criticising the decision of the Oxford Union to invite Tommy Robinson to speak at the University of Oxford debating society on 28 May. The co-chairs of the Oxfordshire Faith and Civic Leaders Forum and the Thames Valley Faith and Civic Leaders Forum said in their…
Bishop Richard Harries’ funeral and Requiem will be on Friday 29 May at 11am in St Mary’s Church, Barnes. Bishop Richard’s family have kindly supplied a video link for any members of the diocese who wish to join virtually.
There are just ten days to go before the farewell service for Bishop Steven takes place at Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford – and there is still time to reserve your place at the 31 May event (start time 5pm). In this special service, Bishop Steven will lay down his crozier as he begins his retirement. Places…
Farewell service for Bishop Steven There’s still time to reserve your space in Christ Church Cathedral on 31 May at 5pm to bid a fond farewell to Bishop Steven and Ann. In this special service, Bishop Steven lays down his crozier as he begins his retirement. Booking closes at 10pm on 10 May and places…
From the Diocese We received the sad news yesterday of the death of Bishop Richard Harries, who was Bishop of Oxford from 1987 to 2006. Bishop Richard died after a short illness and a few weeks before his 90th birthday. Bishop Richard will be remembered by very many people across the Diocese for his intelligence…
Usually, when we say that we’re ‘glad to see the back’ of someone, we’re saying that we’re relieved that, with their departure, a difficult chapter is over. Not so, for me, with churchwardens. You see, very often, the view I have of churchwardens is of their backs as, wands in hand, they lead me into…
A message from the diocese After six years, we say a grateful goodbye to Come and See, our Lent course that has accompanied many on their journey of faith. Through reflections, conversations and shared learning, it has helped individuals and groups alike to explore discipleship more deeply and encounter God afresh during the season of…
Easter is the great turnaround. In fact, it’s the greatest turnaround the world has ever known, as we move from death to life, despair to joy, defeat to victory. Jesus died in agony on the cross on Good Friday, but was raised to new life – resurrection life – on Easter Day. And the central…
The final meeting of the Vacancy in See Committee on Tuesday marked a significant step forward in the process to appoint our next Bishop of Oxford. The Revd Canon Geoff Bayliss, Chair of the Committee, thanked everyone for their dedication throughout the process: “I pay tribute to all those who have formed part of the Committee, and all those…
A message from The Bishop of Buckingham, the Rt Revd Dave Bull Our new Neurodiversity Forum will serve people across the diocese. The forum is for lay and ordained people in leadership who identify as neurodivergent, whether they have been diagnosed or not. It will be a space to make connections, support and encourage each…